COLOR
#A08F8D
≈ Cortex
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On white
Aa
3.08:1
AA · large text
On black
Aa
5.67:1
Passes AA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(5.67:1)
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Normal vision#A08F8D
Protanopia#92918D
Deuteranopia#96948D
Tritanopia#A48D8E
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Colors that go with Cortex
Cortex is an easy neutral to build around — combine it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point, plus a tint or shade of itself for depth.
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Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Cortex — meaning & where to use it
Cortex is a bright neutral — calm, versatile and understated. It works well for backgrounds, typography and minimalist, editorial layouts where colour should recede. Pair it with a single saturated accent to give a neutral scheme a focal point.
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